Oxbridge Pathways Programme

Ackworth School is the best-performing school for Value Added amongst our local competitors, with an above average progress score of 0.54.

(Source: www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk)

The Ackworth School Oxbridge Programme supports our Sixth Form students with a pathway to some of the most competitive placements at UK universities. With the top courses becoming increasingly more sought after, it is well known good grades form just one part of a successful application. The Oxbridge Pathways Programme is designed to support pupils in their applications to their chosen universities, whether it be a Russell Group university such as Oxford or Cambridge, or any other competitive course. The extensive two-year programme teaches students the essential skills needed to succeed not just in moving onto their chosen course, but also after graduation.

What is involved?

• One-to-one support in preparing your application, personal statement, admissions test and interview. • Extended Project Qualification programme, allowing students to focus on skills required by higher education institutions and explore a topic of their choosing. • Discussions with Oxbridge

Admissions Tutors.

• Monthly seminars by the Oxbridge

Coordinator covering all topics relevant to acceptance. • Focused support for medicine and dentistry candidates • Regular group meetings, discussions and debates from all academic areas to improve confidence and public speaking. • Exclusive visits to the Oxbridge Regional

Conference, and to Oxford and/or

Cambridge Colleges. • Direct contact with current students and Old Scholars, to gain insights into the Oxford or Cambridge student experience.